2008 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Caldina |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |